One of the greatest challenges faced at the VA is cultural divide between the DC central office and the medical center, VARO, etc, in the field - this in addition internal organizational rivalry. A possible way to bridge this gap would be creating opportunites for SES level staff (including political appointees) to volunteer, atleast one week per year, in the field at any hospital, clinic, VetCenter, etc.
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1. Transparency

What information and high-value data should we
provide to make our agency more accountable, improve public
knowledge of our work, and create economic opportunity?
How can we make information and data available in a timely
and accessible manner?

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2. Participation

How can our agency encourage two-way conversations
with the public to share ideas and expertise to improve our work?
What specific tools and strategies should we use to encourage
these public conversations?

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3. Collaboration

How should we collaborate with individuals,
businesses, non-profits, other agencies, or state/local governments?
What kinds of prizes/contests should we consider to attract others
in working with us? What top problems should we tackle together?